TRANSFUSION TYPE SCREEN AND HOLD BLOOD
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: BD
UPHSM LIS Test #: 103
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 4 hours, 1 hour (STAT)
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 103
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 4 hours, 1 hour (STAT)
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 5.0 mL of EDTA whole blood
Temperature:
Tube Type: 1 Lavender or Pink Top (EDTA) tube
Collection Info:
NOTE:
1. If blood is needed after the completion of this test, an abbreviated crossmatch will be performed and blood will be ready in 5 - 10 minutes.
2. Please send a copy of the physician order with the specimen.
Temperature:
Tube Type: 1 Lavender or Pink Top (EDTA) tube
Collection Info:
NOTE:
1. If blood is needed after the completion of this test, an abbreviated crossmatch will be performed and blood will be ready in 5 - 10 minutes.
2. Please send a copy of the physician order with the specimen.
Methods
Includes ABO and Rh typing, antibody screen, crossmatch, and antibody identification if screen is positive.
CPT Codes
86900 - ABO
86870 - antibody identification
86850 - antibody screen
86922 - crossmatch, antiglobulin technique
86920 - crossmatch, immediate spin
86901 - Rh
86923 - Crossmatch, Electronic
86870 - antibody identification
86850 - antibody screen
86922 - crossmatch, antiglobulin technique
86920 - crossmatch, immediate spin
86901 - Rh
86923 - Crossmatch, Electronic
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
NA
